Kew Woods Primary School vs Linaker Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kew Woods Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
Linaker Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
359 students
| Measure | Kew Woods Primary School Southport, North West | Linaker Primary School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #704 of 2,286 | #1833 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5859 of 15,697 | #13481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 426 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 68.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kewwoods.co.uk | www.linakerschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kew Woods Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 23.3).
- •Kew Woods Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 359.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kew Woods Primary School better than Linaker Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kew Woods Primary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 23.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kew Woods Primary School and Linaker Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kew Woods Primary School: 426. Linaker Primary School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kew Woods Primary School and Linaker Primary School rank in North West?
Kew Woods Primary School is 704th of 2,286 and Linaker Primary School is 1833rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).